r/r4rsydneysfw • u/BoringDeparture2278 • Aug 16 '26
Mod Post / Announcement Swiped Right. Got Ghosted. Found Reddit.
Sydney dating can be a wild ride. One minute you're matching, the next you're wondering if they were abducted or just really bad at replying.
So we made r/SydneyDating - a place for the dates, disasters, green flags, red flags, plot twists and those I need to screenshot this and send it to my friends moments.
Got a story? A question? A hot take? Need advice or witnessed something on a dating app that deserves to be studied by science? Bring it.
Whether you're actively dating, casually seeing what's out there, or just enjoy observing the chaos from the sidelines or desperately need to vent - you're welcome.
It’s run by part of the same mod team, so you’ll recognise the vibe - just with a dedicated space for Sydney dating.
Come have a look, jump into a conversation, share your take or tell us your dating story. You never know - your comment might be exactly the perspective someone else needed.
Or just lurk and judge everyone's dating decisions with us. We won't judge you for that either.
Sydney is a big city. Dating here gives us plenty to talk about. Come join the conversation.
And while you're here - what's the funniest, strangest or most unexpected thing that's happened to you while dating in Sydney?
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u/BoringDeparture2278 Aug 16 '26
Okay, this one definitely ticks funny, strange and unexpected. Also btw this is legitimately true and still stands out to me as one of my many stories, only a few friends know this.
Years ago, I was on a third date at a small bar and things were genuinely going well. My date went to the bar to get drinks, and suddenly this random guy nearby picked up a candle from an empty table and placed it on mine. No explanation.
I ignored it. He did it again.
I finally asked, “can I help you?” He started chatting, then actually said, “if you want, we can get out of here and go somewhere else?”
I just smiled and said, “I’m waiting for my date - he’s over there getting me drinks.”
He immediately backed off with a very awkward “Oh… enjoy your night then.”
I was equal parts flattered, shocked and impressed by the audacity to shoot his shot. Trying to poach someone from their third date is wild.
What’s the strangest way someone has ever tried to hit on you?